Glossary “weight-to-power ratio” Definition:
Ratio of a vehicle’s weight to its horsepower.
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weld
Glossary “weld” Definition:
Localized merging of metals or nonmetals produced whether by heating the materials to the welding temperature, with or without the application of pressure or by the application of pressure alone and with or without the use of filler material.
weight distribution
Glossary “weight distribution” Definition:
Percentage of the vehicle gross weight on the front wheels and on the back wheels, or the percentage on each wheel.
weight mass
Glossary “weight mass” Definition:
Concentration of weight around the tire; may or may not be equally distributed.
wedging factor
Glossary “wedging factor” Definition:
Factor that takes into account the multiplication of force between the V-belt and pulley groove surfaces that occurs because of the wedging action of the belt in the groove.
weight
Glossary “weight” Definition:
The measure of the earth’s gravitational force or pull on an object.
wedge combustion chamber
Glossary “wedge combustion chamber” Definition:
A combustion chamber resembling a wedge. A turbulent combustion chamber design shaped like a wedge.
wedge head
Glossary “wedge head” Definition:
A cylinder head with wedge-shaped combustion chambers to provide a large quench area.
wedge actuated brakes
Glossary “wedge actuated brakes” Definition:
Braking system that uses air pressure and air brake chambers to push a wedge and roller assembly into an actuator that is located between the adjusting and anchor pins.
wedge shaped combustion chamber
Glossary “wedge shaped combustion chamber” Definition:
Type of combustion chamber that is shaped similar to a wedge or “V,” designed to increase the movement of air and fuel to aid in mixing.
web page
Glossary “web page” Definition:
A document on the world wide web. Every web page is identified by a unique URL (Uniform Resource Locator) or address.
web site
Glossary “web site” Definition:
A site (location) on the World Wide Web, owned and managed by an individual, company, school, or organization.
webbing sensitive retractor
Glossary “webbing sensitive retractor” Definition:
Type of seat belt retractor that locks up when a sudden pullout of the webbing (seat belt) occurs.
webmaster
Glossary “webmaster” Definition:
Individual who manages a web site.
web
Glossary “web” Definition:
1). The inner part of a brake shoe that is perpendicular to the table and which all of the springs and other linkage parts (hardware) attach. 2). In computer terms, web is short for the world wide web.
weather pack connector
Glossary “weather pack connector” Definition:
Type of connector that seals the terminal ends against water penetration.
weatherstrip adhesive
Glossary “weatherstrip adhesive” Definition:
Adhesive designed to hold rubber seals and similar parts in place.
weatherstripping
Glossary “weatherstripping” Definition:
Rubber seal that prevents leakage at the joint between moveable parts (lid, hatch, door) and the body.
weave bead
Glossary “weave bead” Definition:
Type of weld bead made with transverse oscillation.
wear pattern
Glossary “wear pattern” Definition:
Visible wear.